REDLANDS – Three new faculty members have joined the University of Redlands School of Music.

They are assistant professor of music composition Anthony Suter, assistant professor of choral studies Jean-Sebastien Vall e and assistant professor of trumpet David Scott.

Suter comes to Redlands from Austin, Texas, but he earned his undergraduate degree at USC.

“I had been teaching at the University of Texas, Austin,” Suter said. “My class sizes are a lot smaller, and it’s a difference between shuffling 90 students rather than 40 students.”

He said he really enjoys the smaller class sizes at the University of Redlands.

“It allows for me to have a lot more one-on-one time, and it’s so much easier to teach a class of 18 people than a class of 30 people,” Suter said.

Vall e found his job at the university in a monthly music newspaper he usually gets.

“At that time I was still in Chicago, and I thought I would go where it’s warm and nice,” Vall e said. “I applied for the job.”

He said there are a lot of new students, faculty and projects.

“When I first came to have meetings, I first met with the dean, and he has a lot of projects,” Vall e said. “It’s really growing, and it’s really exciting.”

David Scott has lived in Redlands since 1999.

“I have been an adjunct professor here at the university teaching the trumpet students and jazz band,” Scott said.

He said he knew the university was going to create a full-time job.

“I was essentially applying for the job I was already doing, which made it ironically even more stressful because I really do enjoy working at the university and really wanted it to become a full-time position,” Scott said.

He is continuing to enjoy his smart, fun colleagues, Scott said.

“Teaching trumpet students is my favorite part,” Scott said. “I like seeing the growth and when they’re open to new types of playing and new styles of music.”

All three said they are anticipating the new school year, especially developing closer relationships with their students and colleagues.

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